Canadian Study: Dandelion Kills 98% of Cancer Cells in 48 Hours, Really?
Many people are no strangers to dandelions, especially those who like to play on the lawn, and they like to watch the dandelion flowers spread out in the wind. In addition to being the joy of many people's childhood, the medicinal value of dandelion cannot be ignored. There are even rumors that dandelion can kill cancer cells. Is this statement correct?
1. Dandelion can "kill" cancer cells, is it true or false?
Dandelion contains many ingredients that are beneficial to the human body, and its medicinal value is relatively high, but there are rumors that dandelion can kill cancer cells. Is this statement true or false?
Previously, Canadian researchers have studied dandelion and found that a certain substance in dandelion can treat cancer, so there is a saying on the market that dandelion can kill 98% of cancer cells within 48 hours. But in fact, this statement is too one-sided . The so-called dandelion treatment of cancer is only suitable for cell experiments , and there is no sufficient evidence to show that dandelion can treat cancer, so it cannot be trusted.
2. If you insist on drinking dandelion water, what will happen to your body?
After many people understand the medicinal value of dandelion, they choose to use dandelion to soak in water. If they insist on soaking dandelion in water, what will happen to the body?
Dandelion, also known as Huanghuadiding, belongs to a kind of herbaceous plant of the Compositae family. It is bitter and sweet in nature and cold in nature. It can be used to clear away heat and detoxify, eliminate carbuncle and disperse boils, cool blood and diuresis. Dandelion contains many nutrients, such as vitamin C, protein, carbohydrates, fat, trace elements, etc., which can be used as medicine and food. Insist on drinking dandelion soaked in water, there are many benefits to the body, it can treat inflammation, colds, diuresis and so on.
1. Treat a cold
Most colds will be accompanied by some upper respiratory tract infection symptoms such as pharyngitis and tonsillitis. Taking dandelion water can properly anti-inflammatory and relieve some symptoms of wind-heat cold.
2. Diuretic
Dandelion itself has a diuretic effect, and it also has a good relieving effect for people with urinary tract infections.
3. Treats Inflammation
Drinking dandelion soaked in water also has a good effect on pelvic inflammatory disease, cholecystitis, hepatitis, conjunctivitis and other inflammations.
3. How to eat dandelion? 4 types of people eat less
Although dandelion is used both as medicine and food, and has high nutritional value, it is necessary to master the correct way to eat it. Some people should eat less.
When picking fresh dandelions by yourself, try to choose slightly fragrant dandelions with clean leaves . After picking, put dandelions in a well-ventilated airtight box or store them in a refrigerator to avoid mildew and dampness.
Dandelion itself is a cold plant, so it is recommended that people with cold spleen and stomach and people with yang deficiency are not suitable for consumption . People who usually have cold hands and feet, loose stools, etc. , it is best not to eat dandelion, even for ordinary people, it is best not to eat it for a long time. Eating in excess .
Although dandelion is rich in nutrients, it can be used both as medicine and food, and has high edible value, but the claim that it can kill cancer cells is still somewhat lacking. Insist on drinking dandelion soaked in water, or it can treat colds, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, etc. It is recommended that people with normal yang deficiency, spleen and stomach deficiency, cold hands and feet, and loose stools should eat less dandelion.
References:
[1] Can dandelion root kill 98% of cancer cells? Reminder: 2 traditional Chinese medicines may be able to fight cancer. Family Doctor Online. 2022-05-29
[2] Dandelion is known as the queen of herbs. When drinking it in water, pay attention to these 4 taboos! . Family Doctor Online 2018-02-04
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